Mile 144 Report
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
July 5, 2007
Heavy (14) vehicle use.
Report Details
Heavy (14) vehicle use. Big metal tank on the beach between 145 & 144.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NE.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 6. police on ATV supervising all areas
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 21. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 14.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. crabs, 40+, unknown species
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Big metal tank on the beach between 145 & 144
mcasiano
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I thought it was unusual to find a shark carcass, since I have never observed any other fish besides a Lamprey.
Mike Mueller
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The mile of beach looked normal except with less sand buildup because of less winter storm activity.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
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Lot and lots of wood debris of all sizes washed up on the shore from recent storms.
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Mile 144
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Only 3 people walking on the beach.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
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No concerns or people on the beach today.
Mike Mueller